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17. Ben Gleason – Soil Health Awareness is ‘Mission Accomplished’ at IA Corn

17. Ben Gleason – Soil Health Awareness is ‘Mission Accomplished’ at IA Corn

FromThe People of Soil Health


17. Ben Gleason – Soil Health Awareness is ‘Mission Accomplished’ at IA Corn

FromThe People of Soil Health

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Host, John Mesko, is joined by Sustainable Program Manager for Iowa Corn, Ben Gleason, to talk about sustainability and soil health approaches in his state. Ben shares how Iowa farmers are incorporating reduced tillage and cover crops, as well as working on nutrient management strategies that protect water quality. He also shares the benefits of partnering with SHP to raise awareness of the importance of soil health practices.
Released:
Nov 17, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (33)

Hosted by the Soil Health Partnership’s Senior Director John Mesko, The People of Soil Health is a direct connection into the network of soil health professionals who are focused on the on-farm economic and environmental benefits of soil health. John interviews the best in the agricultural and environmental industries to discuss soil health practices and management systems, issues facing farmers, and insights from soil data sets. What is soil health? What are the benefits of cover crops and conservation tillage? How can my farm be more sustainable? What’s the best way to increase organic matter in a corn field? Tune in to listen to experts answer these questions, share their experiences, and more!